The beautiful, the strong, and the successful: These three adjectives are commonly used to describe star athletes nationwide, whose appearances fatten their bank accounts with millions of dollars multiple times per year. Whether it’s talent or a lifetime of training, famous athletes rapidly become household names for their prowess and riches. However, the heights of wealth are a precarious place to be in – and falling down hurts.

Fiction and Reality

The latest hit series from HBO, Ballers, shows a seemingly whimsical story: a former star footballer turned financial adviser picks new clients – his colleagues from the field, busy hemorrhaging money to hangers-on, luxurious lifestyle, and plenty of poor financial decisions. As whimsical and hilarious as it may appear, it is the unfortunate reality for a great many sportsmen.